US Bridges

Riva Ridge Road over Ottawa Hills Ditch 2404

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.28 M. S. of Central Ave · Structure no. 4863977

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riva Ridge Road over Ottawa Hills Ditch 2404 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riva Ridge Road over Ottawa Hills Ditch 2404 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiva Ridge Road
CrossesOttawa Hills Ditch 2404
Location0.28 M. S. of Central Ave
RouteCity Street MVRDG
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67276, -83.66175
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riva Ridge Road over Ottawa Hills Ditch 2404 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riva Ridge Road over Ottawa Hills Ditch 2404 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Riva Ridge Road over Ottawa Hills Ditch 2404 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riva Ridge Road over Ottawa Hills Ditch 2404?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Riva Ridge Road over Ottawa Hills Ditch 2404?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.